This worksheet is a great resource for teaching kindergarten math problems of the day. It helps young learners solve word problems by breaking them down into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Teachers can use this worksheet to guide students through different strategies, like drawing pictures, using ten frames, following number lines, and breaking down problems with number bonds. These methods make solving math problems fun and accessible for young children.
How to use this worksheet:
Ask the child to read the problem: “There are 8 kids in the playground, but 1 went home. How many kids are still in the playground?” Ensure that they understand it. Discuss the key elements of the problem. There were 8 kids, and 1 went home. Explain that these pieces of information will help in solving the problem.
Choose one or more strategies to solve the problem.
Draw a picture:
Ask the child to draw a picture representing the problem in the designated box. For example, they can draw 8 kids in the playground and then cross out 1 to show the one who went home.
Use a ten-frame:
Guide the child to represent the problem using the ten frame. Ask the child to fill in 8 boxes for the kids in the playground, then cross out 1 box to represent the kid who went home.
Follow the number line:
Show the child how to use the number line to solve the problem. Start at number 8 (representing the kids in the playground). Move 1 step to the left, landing on number 7.
Deeper engagement with the problem.
Use number bonds:
Ask the child to break down the problem using number bonds. The number bond will show the number 8 split into 7 (kids still in the playground) and 1 (kid who went home). Answer: The number bond should have 8 as the whole, with 7 and 1 as the parts.
Write the sentence:
Have the child write a complete math sentence that answers the word problem in the provided space. Answer: 8-1=7.
This worksheet is perfect for practicing kindergarten math problems of the day. It’s an essential tool for any classroom, helping students build strong math skills in a fun and engaging way. Download this worksheet today to enhance your daily math practice!
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